Finland company search by name
Free, official, source-cited — updated 2026-06.
Search Company Records in Finland
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How do I search for a company by name in Finland?
To search Finland companies by name, enter the name (or the first part of it) into the search box. Matches are returned from PRH with Business ID (Y-tunnus), Company name, Legal form, Registered address. Name search is free and needs no account.
Step-by-step
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Enter the company name
Type the trading or legal name. You do not need the full name — the first distinctive word is usually enough.
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Narrow ambiguous matches
Common names return several entities. Use the registered address, incorporation date, or entity type (Oy (Osakeyhtiö), Oyj (Julkinen osakeyhtiö), Ay (Avoin yhtiö)) to identify the right one.
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Open the matching record
Each result links to a full record showing Business ID (Y-tunnus), Company name, Legal form, Registered address.
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Cross-check against PRH
For KYC or contract files, confirm the record against the primary source at https://www.ytj.fi.
https://www.ytj.fi
Frequently asked questions
Can I search Finland companies by name for free?
Yes. Name search against PRH is free and requires no account. Certified extracts and filed documents may carry a fee on the official register.
What if I only know part of the company name?
Partial name search works — enter the distinctive part and review the matches. Adding the city or entity type helps when the name is common.
What does a Finland company search return?
Each record shows Business ID (Y-tunnus), Company name, Legal form, Registered address, sourced from PRH.
What is a Y-tunnus?
Y-tunnus (Business ID) is a 7+1 digit identifier (XXXXXXX-X) assigned to every Finnish business by the PRH. It's used for all official interactions including tax, VAT, and trade register matters.
People also ask about search for a company by name in Finland
The exact questions searchers type into Google — answered from the primary source.
Is the Finland company register free to search?
Yes. Basic company lookups on the PRH / YTJ are free — you can search by company name or registration number, view legal status, registered address and (usually) directors at no cost. Some jurisdictions charge a small fee only for downloading full filed documents.
What is the official Finland business registry?
The PRH / YTJ is the official public register of companies incorporated in Finland. It is operated by the government and is the primary source cited on this page — https://www.ytj.fi.
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- Look up a company by number
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